Larger wheels

Huntindog wrote:

GordonThree wrote:
I've nearly completed converting my axle from over the spring to under it and I've gained a lot of clearance around the tire. So that has me thinking of going to 15" wheel from 14" and move up to a E rated tire.

One thing I'm looking at is wheels. There's the basic white or black steelie wheels that look like they get stamped out by the millions by some machine. Then there's fancier wheels, aluminum wheels, etc.

Other than aesthetics, are there advantages to a wheel that costs $100 vs one that costs $25?

I did just that on my previous TT. When the blowouts continued, (ST LRE tires) I then moved up to 16" rims.
I suggest that you skip 15s and go straight to 16s... That opens up a vast selection of great tires. The only measurement that might prevent it is the space between the tires. Really should be about an inch. But if I could do it, you probably can too. You likely have 5 lug rims. You will need to swap your drums over to 6 lug drums. They are not that expensive, and come with new bearings, and lug nuts. Do it at bearing repacking time and make the job real easy... No need to clean up the old bearings/drums.
As for the rims, I actually prefer the steel ones. If I happen to bend one off roading, a hammer can straighten it out pretty easy. Not so with aluminum wheels. Lots of times they crack and won't hold air.